Freeland Water and Sewer District - #64508
2015
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
The Freeland Water and Sewer District Commissioners along with Whidbey Water Services LLC are proud to give you the Annual
Drinking Water Report, which is a summary of The Freeland Water and Sewer District's drinking water quality last year between January
and December 2015. Safe drinking water is our primary commitment.
Why am I receiving this report?
Congress passed the “Safe Drinking Water Act” and gave the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the job of making rules –
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) – to ensure that drinking water in the U.S. is safe.
In 1996, Congress passed amendments that required drinking water systems to give consumers important information about their
water, including where it comes from, what is in the water, and how your water quality compares with federal standards.
This report is brought to you in accordance with the EPA’s 40 Codes of Federal Regulations, NPDWR Parts 141 and 142.
Where does our water come from?
The single available water resource in the surrounding area is ground water. At the present time your water system draws all its water
from three Wells.
Why must you test my water?
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain very small amounts of some contaminants. The
presence of contaminants does not necessarily mean that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and
potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-4791.
What contaminants might be in water?
Contaminants that may be present in water are microbial contaminants, inorganic contaminants, pesticides and herbicides, and organic
chemical contaminants.
l Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from septic systems or wildlife.
l Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be a natural occurrence or a result from storm water runoff or
domestic wastewater discharges.
l Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources, such as agricultural and residential uses.
l Organic chemical contaminants, which include synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, are by-products of industrial processes,
and could come from urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
Are there Contaminants in Freeland Water and Sewer Distict's water?
We are pleased to report that Freeland Water and Sewer District Water System exceeded all the federal drinking water standards last
year. However, it is not always possible to remove all contaminants. The EPA sets limits on the amount of a contaminant that can be in
drinking water. Our Water Manager tests your water monthly for Coliform , which can show the presence of microorganisms that could
cause illness. We have also tested the wells for Inorganic, Organic and Volatile Compounds, Radionuclides. All the test results were
well below the allowable levels set by the EPA and the Washington State Department of Health.
Is our water safe for everyone?
Some people may be more vulnerable to the drinking water contaminants than the general population. Immune-compromised persons,
such as people with cancer that are undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AID or
other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice
about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA Centers for Disease Control have guidelines on appropriate means to lessen
the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants that are available from the Safe Drinking Water hotline (800)
426-4791.
What if I have questions about my water?
Contact: Andy Campbell (Whidbey Water Services, LLC) Certified Water Distribution Manager at telephone number:
(360)579-1535 or Email at: [email protected].
Important Definitions:
Maximum contaminant Level (MCL) = The Highest Level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water below which there
is not known or expected risk to health. MCLs are set close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment
technology.
Maximum contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) = The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or
expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
CCRU – Consumer Confidence Report Unit, are actual units multiplied by 1000 for ease of comparison.
FREELAND WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT - #264508
2015 WATER TEST RESULTS
Substance
Month/
Highest Level
Year
Allowed
Water Level
Sample (MCL) in CCR Detected in
Taken
units
CCR units
Major Sources of Contaminant in Drinking Water
Radionuclide’s
Radium 228
10-15
5000
500
Erosion of Mineral deposits naturally occurring in
groundwater.
Disinfection By-Products
Chlorine Residual
2014
4000
300
Measure of disinfectant added to water.
Halocetic Acids
9-15
60000
1470
By-product of disinfection.
Total Trihalomethanes
9-15
80000
27700
By-product of disinfection.
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic
7-15
10
2.4
Copper
12-13
1300
560
Erosion of Mineral deposits naturally occurring in
groundwater. Your drinking water currently meets EPA’s
revised drinking water standard for arsenic. However, it does
contain low levels of arsenic. There’s a small chance that
some people who drink water containing low levels of arsenic
for many years could develop circulatory disease, cancer, or
other health problems. Most types of cancer and circulatory
diseases are due to factors other than exposure to arsenic.
EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s
health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from
drinking water.
Corrosion of household plumbing fixtures.
Fluoride
12-04
4000
300
Erosion of Mineral deposits naturally occurring in
groundwater. Naturally present in the environment.
Lead
Nitrate
12-13
9-15
15
10000
7
2600
Corrosion of household plumbing fixtures.
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage;
erosion of natural deposits.